Interview with Paul White Drennan - OH 157
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Abstract
This interview is with Paul White Drennan, Sr. who was a WWI veteran. Mr. Drennan was born in York, South Carolina on February 13, 1896 and passed away on April 3, 1992. In this interview, Mr. Drennan reminisces about his life and experiences from 1918 and 1919, including such topics as training at Camp Watson in Spartanburg, crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a battleship, his time in France, his work as a member of the 131st Engineers, witnessing the Saint-Miheil Operation and General Summerall on October 8th and 9th and the “Watch on the Rhine” done by the 1st Division, being sick with the mumps, signing the payroll, and more.
*audio is poor after 00:14:40 mark
Publication Date
1982
Unique Identifier
OH 157
Format
Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
00:18:27
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
World War I
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Camp Watson, 131 Engineers, Saint-Miheil Operation, General Summerall, "Watch on the Rhine", 1st Division, Camp Merritt, Camp Lee
Recommended Citation
Drennan, Paul White and World War I, "Interview with Paul White Drennan - OH 157" (1982). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 157.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/69
LC Subject Headings
World War, 1914-1918, United States. Army, Military camps -- South Carolina -- Spartanburg, Military camps -- New Jersey, Camp Lee (Va.), World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France, Saint-Mihiel, Battle of, Saint-Mihiel, France, 1918, Summerall, Charles Pelot, 1867-1955, Watch on the Rhine (Motion picture)
